Henshaw Lake
About Henshaw Lake
Henshaw Lake is a 272-acre lake near Albion Center in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 4 feet, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including black crappie. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2006.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.
Plan Your Visit to Henshaw Lake
- 272 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Albion Center
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: black crappie
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 272 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Average depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 272 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2006
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Henshaw Lake?
Henshaw Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Albion Center. It covers 272 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Henshaw Lake?
Henshaw Lake covers 272 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet and its average depth is about 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Henshaw Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Crappie. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Henshaw Lake?
Yes. Henshaw Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Henshaw Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Henshaw Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Henshaw Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Henshaw Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.